"killjoy" in Chinese (Simplified)
扫兴的人
Definition
killjoy 指的是破坏别人乐趣或兴致的人,通常因为他们太消极、严肃或不感兴趣。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
是非正式用语,常带有揶揄或打趣的语气。常用于形容对娱乐活动漠不关心或消极、批评的人。和“扫兴的人”意思相同。
Examples
Don't be a killjoy—let's dance!
别当**扫兴的人**,我们一起跳舞吧!
My brother is always a killjoy at parties.
我哥哥在聚会里总是个**扫兴的人**。
Nobody likes a killjoy when we're having fun.
我们开心的时候,没人喜欢**扫兴的人**。
I hate to be a killjoy, but we really should clean up now.
我不想当**扫兴的人**,但我们真的该收拾了。
Why do you always have to play the killjoy when we're planning something exciting?
我们在计划有趣的事情时,你为什么总是那个**扫兴的人**?
She wasn't trying to be a killjoy—she just wanted everyone to be safe.
她并不是想当个**扫兴的人**,她只是希望大家都安全。